Time is one of the things I value most in my life. During the holiday seasons, my time feels even more restricted than usual. However, I am always striving to spend my time in ways that feel meaningful and productive…
Category: True Confessions
Aural Discrimination
During the pre-op for my LASIK surgery, one of my only questions was when would I be getting the valium. The technician laughed and told me that nobody acted brave for this surgery. He then said if it was a…
Watching the Election: In RT
Last week I watched the US Elections at a bar with a few friends. The bar supplied me with Dark and Stormies* throughout the long evening. It’s been my official election night cocktail since 2004. To pass the time between the…
Bathroom Hoarder
My bathroom has a unit built over the toilet with 1 open shelf and a cupboard with doors. After accidentally knocking a few things into the toilet, I decided I needed a better storage solution. I also felt nervous when guests came…
Transforming Our Stuff
When my father died going through his personal affairs was a huge process. Not only was there a lot of stuff, but it all reminded me of him. I often felt cranky and upset. We packed up some of his favorite…